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Strains continue for Arizona child-welfare agency
Arizona's child-welfare system continues to be strained by increases in reports of abuse and neglect and in placements of children in foster care even as the state makes progress in areas such as reuniting children with families.
Finding a permanent home: For CASA volunteers, helping foster kids is compelling but can be overwhelming
When Dan Danser began working his first case as a court-appointed special advocate two years ago, he thought it would end as it started — a mess.
Naimark, others blast GOP priorities in state budget
Advocates for more funding for social programs today panned Republicans for their priorities in the recently-enacted state budget.
New law could further weaken reeling adoption prospects
Combining high unemployment rates, a lack of job security and home foreclosures, potential parents are reconsidering adopting or fostering. And some advocacy groups are worried that a new Arizona law will make it even more difficult for children to find homes.
Fixing the unbroken while the broken needs all the attention
There are so many critical issues facing our embattled yet beloved state. Foremost is the financial stability and sustainability of both our private and public sectors. Following that fundamental concern is the welfare of our communities in the areas of health care, education, housing, etc.
Budget cuts will lead to more pain and suffering
So what does the future look like in Arizona now that the Legislature and the governor have made the deepest cuts in health and human services in 25 years in the last two legislative sessions? It is not a pretty picture.
